Paul passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025. Dear Step-Father to Deanie Shank (Jeff) and Angela Turacy. Proud grandfather to Courtney Wells, Dan Shank, Stephanie Allison, Sam Shank and Nathan Turacy. Great grandfather to Shayna Wells. Paul proudly served in the Vietnam War as an army medic. He later became a gemologist and appraiser. He had a passion for old movies, science fiction, and Las Vegas. He enjoyed the simple things in life such as a can of ginger ale and cooking hearty meals. He was kind and generous, A good man that was there for his family. He often said "Don't sweat the small stuff". He will not be forgotten by his family.